Dawson El
Corpus Christi, TX · Corpus Christi ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,141st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 74%▲ Improving
6821 SANDERS DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361)878-0140NCES ID 481527007706Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dawson El 1,141st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 74% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 74th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 231 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 517 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.9% | 81.2% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 15.4% | 13.3% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $262K in zip 78413 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Dawson El in?
Dawson El is part of the Corpus Christi ISD district in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Is Dawson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dawson El 1,141st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dawson El?
Hispanic 81%, White 13%, Black 3%, Two or more races 2% (517 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dawson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78413 is $262K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.